Bucharest to Zagreb flights
Zagreb lies 809 km (503 mi) west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bucharest | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Croatia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 663,592 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Nearest large airport | BBU, 8 km out | ZAG, 11 km out |
Clocks in Zagreb are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zagreb
Crossing from Romania into Croatia: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bucharest
Bucharest is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 16 km).
Arriving in Zagreb
Zagreb is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,669-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | ZAG | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,669 ft | 353 ft |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (regional) | MBX | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 876 ft |
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Staying in Zagreb
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 879 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (591), and 13 are five-star. Across 705 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests have left 355,969 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zagreb from Bucharest?
809 km (503 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest.
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Zagreb by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Zagreb?
Zagreb is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zagreb against Europe/Bucharest).
Which airports are used for Bucharest to Zagreb flights?
Typically Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG); Zagreb also has MBX.
What currency do I need in Zagreb?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Zagreb?
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.